Their debut song was not a big hit but they were quickly compared to the more famous at the time Zion y Lennox, refering to the way that one of them has a nice singing voice (Ken-y, Zion) and the other one raps (Rakim, Lennox).
Their first label was The Money Machine which was owned by veteran Notty Play. That year they also appeared on Ban2 Korrupto which was released by their label. They kept making more appearances like on "The Noise Live" but were still practically unknown.
They decided to release a mixtape to the streets and Internet called "Los Reyes del Mambo". This mixtape, produced completely by Ken-Y (who not only sings but also Dj's), caught the eye of Nicky Jam, who showed it to Raphy Pina, the owner of the infamous Pina Records label, which was up until now known as the War label, being that most of their artists (such as Lito y Polaco and Nicky Jam himself) were famous for their for beefs with artists from other labels.
Raphy liked the mixtape so much that he wanted the rookie duo in his label, so, after their contract with Money Machine was over, he convinced them to sign with Pina.
Their first appearance with the label was in the compilation album "Pina All - Stars 2", which was a compilation of many hit songs released by Pina Records. Raphy used this cd to release some new songs by Rakim y Ken-Y to the public.
Around this time, the awaited Nicky Jam album "Vida Escante" came out. On it they had a song in which Nicky Jam introduced them as the new members of Pina Records. This song of course, was "Me Estoy Muriendo". While not common on other labels, it is not uncommon in Pina Records for an artist to "present" the rookies. They also had a song with Nicky Jam called "Pasado", which originally came out in their mixtape but Nicky liked it so much he wanted a version with him for his cd.
Both this songs had videos which gave them great exposure to people who had not seen what they looked like before.
Fans realized that they were unlike most other duos in Reggaeton, being that they did not use curse words in their songs and they composed romantic music compared to the dancing music the others make.
Don Omar, a former member of Pina Records who was now arguably one of the most famous people in the genre, was about to release a cd called "Los Bandoleros", which was a cd executive produced by him (NOT MUSICALLY PRODUCED) to help his friends gain more exposure. He invited all his former label mates from Pina Records to the cd: Lito, Nicky Jam, Polaco and Rakim y Ken-Y.
He was impressed by Ken-Y's singing voice and wanted to have a song with them. The song, called "Si la Vez", was what definitely turned Rakim y Ken-Y into a mainstream duo. This was the biggest hit from the cd although it was not released as a single.
This gave them the most exposure they had never received and were soon becoming more and more popular while Zion y Lennox were starting to crumble.
Boy Wonder, producer of the cd/dvd Chosen Few El Documental and Chencho, of the popular duo Plan B, were producing a cd called "El Draft" del reggaeton which was made to give rookies a chance to shine. Fans were given the chance to vote for their favorite rookie and Rakim y Ken-Y won by a landslide beating many others reggaeton singers, even some that had released albums and very well known stars like John Eric, Jomar, Kartier, among others.
Their song "Tu No Estas" from El Draft was chosen as the single and the video for it shows Rakim y Ken-Y arriving to New York for El Draft with Raphy Pina.
Rakim, who is 27 years old and Ken-Y, who is 21, were now one of, if not the most, famous duo in Puerto Rico and fans were delighted when Raphy Pina announced their cd "Masterpiece" La Obra Maestra. Things took a bad turn though when someone broke in the Pina Records studio and destroyed everything.
All the work they had put on the cd was lost. Instead of moping around however, they quickly resumed work right away at a rented studio but the release date had to be pushed back, which conveniently ended up being Valentine's Day.
Finally, after much anticipation and hard work, Masterpiece was released. Masterpiece debuted #2 in the Latin Billboards, behind only Daddy Yankee's Barrio Fino: En Directo.
The song "Down" however, debuted at #1. The album sold extremely well, much better than anyone could have imagined and featured Nicky Jam, Polaco, La India, and Cruzito and Carlito's Way, two newcomers to Pina.
They are as strong as ever right now and are preparing for a massive concert in El Coliseo de Puerto Rico, the most important venue on the island, on August 18th.
Pensando En Ti
Rakim Y Ken-Y Lyrics
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soñando con el momento en que vuelvas ami
pasando las noches en mi triste soledad aqui
y tu como si nada y yo pensando en ti
Como vivir sabiendo que no estas aqui
soñando con el momento en que vuelvas ami
pasando las noches en mi triste soledad aqui
pensando en ti...pensando en ti
sabes sin ti yo no puedo, sigo extrañando tus besos
de tus carisas soy preso, no creo que pueda con esto
ya se que tu te marchaste de mi tu ya te olvidaste
pero como le ago nena para poder olvidarte
como yo le ago si no puedo vivir sin ti
yo te necesito porfavor regresa ami
vuelve mamasita ya yo no puedo dormir
desde que te fuiste yo no se lo que es vivir
quiero morir
Como vivir sabiendo que no estas aqui
soñando con el momento en que vuelvas ami
pasando las noches en mi triste soledad aqui
y tu como si nada y yo pensando en ti
Como vivir sabiendo que no estas aqui
soñando con el momento en que vuelvas ami
pasando las noches en mi triste soledad aqui
y tu como si nada y yo pensando en ti
pensando en ti... pensando en ti . ..
como hacer si no estas ami lado
vuelve mujer que estoy desesperado
mi corazon se encuentra destrosado
porque no te tengo aqui
que no vez que de amor estoy loco
que mi vida se va poco a poco
regresa ya porfavor que mi mundo se acava pensando en ti
como yo le ago si no puedo vivir sin ti
yo te necesito porfavor regresa ami
vuelve mamasita ya yo no puedo dormir
desde que te fuiste yo no se lo que es vivir
quiero morir
Como vivir sabiendo que no estas aqui
soñando con el momento en que vuelvas ami
pasando las noches en mi triste soledad aqui
y tu como si nada y yo pensando en ti
Como vivir sabiendo que no estas aqui
soñando con el momento en que vuelvas ami
pasando las noches en mi triste soledad aqui
y tu como si nada y yo pensando en ti
pensando en ti.. pensando en ti. .
The lyrics to Rakim Y Ken-Y's "Pensando En Ti" are a powerful expression of the pain and longing that can come with a breakup. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the fact that their loved one is no longer with them, and is consumed with thoughts of the person who has left. The line "Como vivir sabiendo que no estas aqui" ("How to live knowing that you're not here") captures this feeling of emptiness and despair.
Despite their efforts to move on, the singer is haunted by memories of their former partner, as they "pasan las noches en mi triste soledad" ("spend the nights in my sad solitude") and dream of their return. The repeated refrain of "pensando en ti" ("thinking of you") emphasizes this obsessive focus on the lost relationship.
The lyrics also express a sense of desperation to regain what has been lost, with lines like "quiero morir" ("I want to die") and "mi corazon se encuentra destrosado" ("my heart is shattered"). The singer is willing to do anything, even beg and plead with their former partner, to try and bring them back.
Overall, "Pensando En Ti" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the pain and longing that can come with the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Como vivir sabiendo que no estas aqui
The singer expresses the deep pain of living without the person they love, acknowledging their absence.
soñando con el momento en que vuelvas ami
They hold hope and dreams of a happy reunion with their loved one, wishing for their return.
pasando las noches en mi triste soledad aqui
The singer spends their nights in isolation, feeling the emptiness and sadness without their beloved beside them.
y tu como si nada y yo pensando en ti
The singer dwells on their thoughts of their loved one, while their loved one seems to be moving on with their life with little concern for the singer's feelings.
pensando en ti...pensando en ti
The chorus repeats the phrase 'thinking of you' to emphasize the constant state of the singer's mind.
sabes sin ti yo no puedo, sigo extrañando tus besos
The singer confesses their dependence on their loved one, admitting to missing their kisses and longing for their presence.
de tus carisas soy preso, no creo que pueda con esto
The singer feels trapped in their love for their partner, and doubts whether they can handle the pain of separation.
ya se que tu te marchaste de mi tu ya te olvidaste
The singer acknowledges that their loved one has left them and possibly moved on, leaving the singer feeling forgotten and abandoned.
pero como le ago nena para poder olvidarte
Despite their loved one's departure, the singer struggles to forget or move on from their feelings for them, showing the depth of their emotional attachment.
como yo le ago si no puedo vivir sin ti
The singer reiterates their inability to live without their loved one, indicating their immense emotional reliance on them.
yo te necesito porfavor regresa ami
The singer pleads for their loved one to come back to them, expressing their desperation and longing for their presence.
vuelve mamasita ya yo no puedo dormir
The singer reveals the extent of their distressed state, admitting to sleepless nights and insomnia without their loved one.
desde que te fuiste yo no se lo que es vivir
The singer reflects on the impact of their loved one's absence, acknowledging that life without them feels meaningless and empty.
quiero morir
The singer expresses the profound pain and desperation they feel without their loved one, implying that death seems like the only escape from their emotional turmoil.
como hacer si no estas ami lado
The singer acknowledges the profound impact their loved one has on their life, and bemoans the difficulty of living without them.
vuelve mujer que estoy desesperado
The singer pleads for their loved one to come back, admitting to feeling hopeless and desperate without them.
mi corazon se encuentra destrosado
The singer's heart is breaking from the pain of their loved one's absence, indicating profound sadness and despair.
porque no te tengo aqui
The singer continues to mourn the loss of their loved one, wondering why they cannot have them by their side.
que no vez que de amor estoy loco
The singer emphasizes the intensity of their emotional attachment, expressing their profound love for their partner.
que mi vida se va poco a poco
The singer implies that their life is slowly slipping away without their loved one, indicating a sense of despair and hopelessness.
regresa ya porfavor que mi mundo se acava pensando en ti
The singer reiterates their plea for their loved one to return, acknowledging that their world is falling apart without them and that they are consumed by thoughts of them.
pensando en ti.. pensando en ti. ..
The chorus repeats the phrase 'thinking of you' to emphasize the constant state of the singer's mind, highlighting the depth of their emotional attachment.
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@leonardogomez2837
Tantos años y sigo escuchando este duo! Rkm & Ken-Y el unico duo romantico
@julianatrujillocalle3504
2021 casi 2022 y sigue sonando que clasicos 🎶🎵
@juancitogram1736
ese momento q se t vienen a la cabeza las músicas viejas..... Y corres a buscarlas en YOUTUBE 🙌....
@cristhiancamilonaranjoangu5984
Dios bendiga YouTube😍
@estevendiaz3052
🌟🌟🌟
@joseluisgarciacuro2924
Esta canción salio cuando tenía 13 años, como pasa el tiempo tan rápido 😢
@alenasuarez4382
Aguante el reggaetón romántico y no las basuras groseras por doquier. Esto es puro 2006 en mi corazón Pokémon
@rainingly
Bueno la canción salió en el 2004
@josemanuelfernandezflorido6336
Clasico reggaeton autentico
@awwtruelove
me gusta como ken-y canta =)